Univ. Craiova vs Otelul: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Universitatea Craiova prepare to host Otelul on February 5, 2026, with kick-off at 17:00, this ROMANIA: Liga 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Universitatea Craiova, currently 2nd in the standings with 46 points from 24 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 27 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 14 goals scored.

Otelul, sitting 8th with 37 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Universitatea Craiova and Otelul have been competitive, with Otelul claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Farul Constanta, Universitatea Craiova recorded a 1-4 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Isenko, Screciu, Rus, Romanchuk, Teles, Baluta, Cicaldau, Mekvabishvili, Mora, Basceanu, Nsimba. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Otelul's last outing came against FC Botosani, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Dur-Bozoanca, Conrado, Iacob, Zivulic , Zhelev, Nuno, Lameira, Ciobanu, Andrezinho, Patrick, Bana. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Universitatea Craiova are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Universitatea Craiova and Otelul are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Universitatea Craiova's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Otelul's games average 2 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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